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Essential lessons and examples to build students’ digital literacy skills

October 9, 2024 Nearpod Team

Digital literacy skills teach students to use technology safely. Use our essential digital literacy lessons and examples in your curriculum.

Brianna Owens
Brianna Owens is a teacher and technology trainer originally from the USA currently teaching at an International school in Finland. Brianna strives to help redefine what education looks like through use of technology in the classroom and making connections with her students through technology. She is a certified special education teacher, general education teacher, and TESOL teacher as well as a technology trainer and awarded educator with Nearpod, Discovery Education, Microsoft and SMART Technologies.
How to make a digital escape room for the classroom

October 9, 2024 Lisa Whiston

Learn how to make a digital escape room for the classroom! Explore tips for creating a virtual escape room and a digital escape room template.

Brianna Owens
Brianna Owens is a teacher and technology trainer originally from the USA currently teaching at an International school in Finland. Brianna strives to help redefine what education looks like through use of technology in the classroom and making connections with her students through technology. She is a certified special education teacher, general education teacher, and TESOL teacher as well as a technology trainer and awarded educator with Nearpod, Discovery Education, Microsoft and SMART Technologies.
Halloween classroom activities for engaging students in learning

October 9, 2024 Carol Chinea

Celebrate Halloween in your school! Explore educational Halloween activities and lessons for your classroom to engage students in learning.

Brianna Owens
Brianna Owens is a teacher and technology trainer originally from the USA currently teaching at an International school in Finland. Brianna strives to help redefine what education looks like through use of technology in the classroom and making connections with her students through technology. She is a certified special education teacher, general education teacher, and TESOL teacher as well as a technology trainer and awarded educator with Nearpod, Discovery Education, Microsoft and SMART Technologies.
7 Ways to build a positive student teacher relationship

October 8, 2024 Katie Micallef

Explore how to build a positive student teacher relationship to boost learning outcomes and ignite students’ motivation and passion.

Brianna Owens
Brianna Owens is a teacher and technology trainer originally from the USA currently teaching at an International school in Finland. Brianna strives to help redefine what education looks like through use of technology in the classroom and making connections with her students through technology. She is a certified special education teacher, general education teacher, and TESOL teacher as well as a technology trainer and awarded educator with Nearpod, Discovery Education, Microsoft and SMART Technologies.
Why is digital citizenship important for 21st-century students?

October 2, 2024 Darri Stephens

Why is digital citizenship important? Explore tips and tools for educators and schools to empower students to be responsible digital citizens.

Brianna Owens
Brianna Owens is a teacher and technology trainer originally from the USA currently teaching at an International school in Finland. Brianna strives to help redefine what education looks like through use of technology in the classroom and making connections with her students through technology. She is a certified special education teacher, general education teacher, and TESOL teacher as well as a technology trainer and awarded educator with Nearpod, Discovery Education, Microsoft and SMART Technologies.
Digital Citizenship Week: Free lessons and activities for K-12

October 1, 2024 Nearpod Team

Explore free resources for Digital Citizenship Week and ideas for teaching students digital citizenship curriculum.

Brianna Owens
Brianna Owens is a teacher and technology trainer originally from the USA currently teaching at an International school in Finland. Brianna strives to help redefine what education looks like through use of technology in the classroom and making connections with her students through technology. She is a certified special education teacher, general education teacher, and TESOL teacher as well as a technology trainer and awarded educator with Nearpod, Discovery Education, Microsoft and SMART Technologies.
Whole group instruction strategies using technology

September 27, 2024 Julie Cobb

Discover effective whole group instruction strategies to engage students and foster collaboration with interactive technology tools.

Brianna Owens
Brianna Owens is a teacher and technology trainer originally from the USA currently teaching at an International school in Finland. Brianna strives to help redefine what education looks like through use of technology in the classroom and making connections with her students through technology. She is a certified special education teacher, general education teacher, and TESOL teacher as well as a technology trainer and awarded educator with Nearpod, Discovery Education, Microsoft and SMART Technologies.
How to turn digital natives into responsible digital citizens

September 18, 2024 Kali Guinn

Learn how to make digital natives into responsible digital citizenships. Explore tips for teaching students how to be a good digital citizen.

Brianna Owens
Brianna Owens is a teacher and technology trainer originally from the USA currently teaching at an International school in Finland. Brianna strives to help redefine what education looks like through use of technology in the classroom and making connections with her students through technology. She is a certified special education teacher, general education teacher, and TESOL teacher as well as a technology trainer and awarded educator with Nearpod, Discovery Education, Microsoft and SMART Technologies.
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3 Activities for teaching physical education (P.E.) using edtech

September 16, 2024 JenniferErixon

Explore interactive activities for teaching physical education! These health and physical education lessons are perfect for P.E. students.

Brianna Owens
Brianna Owens is a teacher and technology trainer originally from the USA currently teaching at an International school in Finland. Brianna strives to help redefine what education looks like through use of technology in the classroom and making connections with her students through technology. She is a certified special education teacher, general education teacher, and TESOL teacher as well as a technology trainer and awarded educator with Nearpod, Discovery Education, Microsoft and SMART Technologies.
Media literacy lessons to help students analyze news media

September 13, 2024 Brianna Owens

Media literacy is a crucial 21st-century skill. Use these engaging media literacy lessons and activities to teach students in your classroom.

Brianna Owens
Brianna Owens is a teacher and technology trainer originally from the USA currently teaching at an International school in Finland. Brianna strives to help redefine what education looks like through use of technology in the classroom and making connections with her students through technology. She is a certified special education teacher, general education teacher, and TESOL teacher as well as a technology trainer and awarded educator with Nearpod, Discovery Education, Microsoft and SMART Technologies.